Schools in 93003 — Ventura, California
93003 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.1 — 2.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 29.2 to 74.7, a 45.5-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 93003 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Foothill Technology High with a Scope Score of 75 and 39.6% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93003. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93003 averages 19.6%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 93003 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93003
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 93003 are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 93003
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foothill Technology High Ventura Unified Strong All-Around | 75 | Ventura | 39.6% | 68.7% | 10.2% | 0.7% |
| 2 | Mound Elementary Ventura Unified Growth Engine | 61 | Ventura | 33.6% | 64.5% | 9.9% | 0.5% |
| 3 | Poinsettia Elementary Ventura Unified Building Momentum | 54 | Ventura | 27.7% | 56.5% | 11.1% | 1.7% |
| 4 | Loma Vista Elementary Ventura Unified Culture First | 54 | Ventura | 34.1% | 59.8% | 14.5% | 1.0% |
| 5 | Buena High Ventura Unified Building Momentum | 51 | Ventura | 13.9% | 37.7% | 16.0% | 1.0% |
| 6 | Portola Elementary Ventura Unified Building Momentum | 48 | Ventura | 27.2% | 54.9% | 21.3% | 2.8% |
| 7 | Balboa Middle Ventura Unified On the Rise | 41 | Ventura | 17.2% | 39.8% | 12.8% | 5.2% |
| 8 | Will Rogers Elementary Ventura Unified Culture First | 39 | Ventura | 18.2% | 34.7% | 11.7% | 0.6% |
| 9 | Anacapa Middle Ventura Unified Building Momentum | 38 | Ventura | 14.8% | 38.1% | 17.4% | 5.0% |
| 10 | Montalvo Elementary Ventura Unified Culture First | 38 | Ventura | 17.4% | 40.7% | 14.0% | 0.3% |
| 11 | Elmhurst Elementary Ventura Unified On the Rise | 36 | Ventura | 8.6% | 31.5% | 21.8% | 1.5% |
| 12 | Lemon Grove Ventura Unified Building Momentum | 34 | Ventura | 14.6% | 40.9% | 27.1% | 3.5% |
| 13 | Pacific High Ventura Unified Building Momentum | 29 | Ventura | 2.5% | 12.7% | 66.9% | 7.6% |
Schools in 93003 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 93003
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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